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Abuse of power: The Federal Housing Finance Agency’s inspector general has accused former Director Mel Watt of two counts of misconduct, after concluding that he attempted to “coerce” a female employee into having a romantic relationship with him. “We find that there are no circumstances under which it would be …

10:15am WONG CLASHES WITH DFAT OVER HOCKEY Penny Wong has clashed with DFAT officials while digging for details of Joe Hockey’s role in the Helloworld saga during Senate Estimates. One of those officials, Daniel Sloper, revealed Mr Hockey had declared his financial interest in Helloworld to his staff on April …

When Puzzle Pieces won Nonprofit Organization of the Year at the Chamber’s annual celebration, it was an “aha moment” for Executive Director Amanda Owen — a moment to see the scope of work she and her staff had accomplished. Puzzle Pieces, which opened six years ago, started as an activity …

Derald Wing Sue was born in Portland, Ore. That doesn’t stop people from complimenting his grasp of English. “I usually will reply with, ‘Thank you; I hope so. I was born here,’” Sue, who is Asian-American, told MarketWatch. Sue, a professor of psychology and education at Columbia University who studies …

While completing her cultural anthropology degree, Rania Zayyat took a server job at an upscale Houston steakhouse. She had no idea the experience would become the catalyst for her illustrious wine career. “I’d never even considered being a sommelier as a career opportunity,” says Zayyat. “My mom actually convinced me …

Updated February 21, 2019 13:49:47 Photo: Ante Milicic on Lang Park where he will take charge of the Matildas for the first time. (ABC News: Lucy Murray) New Matildas coach Ante Milicic has faced the media to name his first squad for the Cup of Nations, saying he was unconcerned …

FacebookTwitterFacebook MessengerPinterestEmail Long-serving Melbourne City chief Scott Munn will leave the job this month to become head of City Football Group’s expanding Chinese operations. The diminutive executive was the inaugural leader of Melbourne Heart when they were admitted to the league in 2010, remaining in the role after a takeover …

Brisbane (Australia) (AFP) Australian football chiefs Thursday ruled out any review into the controversial sacking of national women’s coach Alen Stajcic, as his successor Ante Milicic said the team must move on with the World Cup looming. Milicic was appointed on Monday to take the Matildas, ranked six in the …

Question Dear AFETT, I have had the same career for the past 15 years. While it is something that I enjoy most days, I feel as though something is missing. Can you give me some advice on how I can enhance my skills and feel a sense of fulfilment again? …

CBS News is considering making significant changes to its flagship “CBS Evening News,” according to four people with knowledge of the talks, part of a top-down look at the news division by incoming president Susan Zirinsky. Executives are considering putting “CBS This Morning” anchor Norah O’Donnell in the lead role …